Overview
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About the role
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference for patients and staff at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin (DGH)? The DGH Hospital Leadership Team is looking for a permanent Deputy Chief Nurse. We are seeking an exceptional leader whose compassion and values align with our commitment to safety and wellbeing, delivered through effective collaboration and partnership working across the whole system. One day per week (flexible) will be dedicated to working with the Maternity Collaborative to ensure nursing is fully engaged and committed to implementing Maternity Model 6.
This role requires outstanding skills and the ability to thrive in a complex organisational environment. You will be an accomplished, credible leader with energy and passion, able to engage, inspire, and motivate staff. You must hold a current NMC registration and demonstrate a proven track record of success in previous roles.
You will foster a strong, people-focused culture that encourages and nurtures talent. At DGH, our dedicated staff operate in a fast-paced environment, and the successful candidate will bring the skill and vision to maintain a first-class nursing service, with a positive attitude focused on delivering high-quality, safe patient care.
The post holder will work closely with the Chief Nurse, General Manager, Clinical Directors, Service Teams, and Maternity Collaborative. Collaboration with NHS Grampian Acute Sector and Health & Social Care Moray leadership teams is essential, supporting the integration of clinical pathways to ensure equitable access to high-quality care for all Grampian residents.
This pivotal role provides professional and operational leadership to nursing teams, ensuring the highest standards of practice and the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care, while offering assurance to the Chief Nurse and the organisation.
Qualifications
* Educated to MSc level (or equivalent), with substantial post-registration experience in clinical and leadership roles, and a strong background in change management.
* Current NMC registration and a proven track record of success in previous roles.
Additional information
* For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Helen Chisholm, Chief Nurse, tel 07483 363288 or helen.chisholm1@nhs.scot.
* Interview date: Friday 6th March 2026.
* As a disability confident employer we are committed to inclusive recruitment and accessibility. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
* Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours from 1/4/26; part-time hours reduce pro-rata with a corresponding increase in hourly rate.
How to apply
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About NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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